AWE Tuning Resonated Touring Catback with Performance Link Pipes Review

phillyspecial · 05-01-2019, 12:24 PM

I love cars with awesome exhaust notes. My previous 2 cars were E92 M3 & F-Type R. Both cars never lacked in sound and are arguably some of the best sounding cars in the market today. When I first bought my ZLE, I was a bit disappointed by the stock exhaust. I felt you really couldn't hear the LT4 unless the valves were open and even then... it still wasn't enough for me so I immediately wanted a new exhaust.

I started my search and narrowed it down to Corsa & AWE Tuning. Corsa sounded amazing but it was a little too loud IMO. After speaking with Josh @ AWE, I decided to go with their Resonated Touring Catback with Performance Link Pipes (secondary cat-delete). I also ordered black tips to blend everything in a bit better with my diffuser.

4 weeks later my exhaust showed up and I couldn't be happier. Quality of the pipes, welds, and packaging was all on point and exactly as I anticipated. Install went smoothly with no hiccups since everything fit like a glove.

The moment I've been waiting for... I started the car and wow.. it sounded amazing! You can immediately tell the car just sounds more angry now. Revving the engine gives you that angry tone with small burbles at the end. Car is noticeably louder but it's not overwhelmingly loud that it sounds just like any other Camaro's on the road. There is zero drone with this setup and I'm really happy with the sound. Now I feel it completes the car and it should've came this way from GM.

Take a look at the video below and I'll be happy to answer any questions! I'll be recording more vids as well but the weather in DFW right now isn't ideal

PROMETHEUS · 05-01-2019, 12:46 PM

No Video buddy, unless I am doing something wrong.

BAD MOOOFOOO · 05-01-2019, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

No Video buddy, unless I am doing something wrong.

You have to watch it on YouTube directly.

Checkmate1 · 05-01-2019, 01:10 PM

Sounds fantastic. I really wish AWE had the same setup that could work with the NPP function of our stock exhausts.

I have a toddler at home and nosey neighbors, I love the idea of putting the exhaust in stealth mode when I get home or leave home.

Grumpy1 · 05-01-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Checkmate1

Sounds fantastic. I really wish AWE had the same setup that could work with the NPP function of our stock exhausts.

I have a toddler at home and nosey neighbors, I love the idea of putting the exhaust in stealth mode when I get home or leave home.

+1

phillyspecial · 05-01-2019, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Checkmate1

Sounds fantastic. I really wish AWE had the same setup that could work with the NPP function of our stock exhausts.

I have a toddler at home and nosey neighbors, I love the idea of putting the exhaust in stealth mode when I get home or leave home.

Yeah I can see how the valves would help with your situation. Maybe they’ll come out with it one day! Sound really is fantastic though.

DFW_Muscle · 05-01-2019, 02:08 PM

OP, did you notice an ever so slight vibration swapping from OEM exhaust to the AWE? I have the same exact setup and have a very subtle high frequency vibration that I can now feel coming through the gas pedal. Not 100% sure it's from the exhaust but I suspect it is...

phillyspecial · 05-01-2019, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DFW_Muscle

OP, did you notice an ever so slight vibration swapping from OEM exhaust to the AWE? I have the same exact setup and have a very subtle high frequency vibration that I can now feel coming through the gas pedal. Not 100% sure it's from the exhaust but I suspect it is...

I haven’t noticed it near the gas pedal. I do have a tiny vibration coming through my cup holders at 1st gear when I get moving. I assume my resonators may be touching each other when they get hot. I plan on getting under the car to see if something needs to be adjusted.

Craighole · 05-01-2019, 05:38 PM

Sounds just right for a street car.

RamAir02 · 05-01-2019, 06:08 PM

She sounds mean, love it. I also wish it was NPP compatible. I'll be in the market for an exhaust soon, but want to retain NPP.

GT-ER · 05-01-2019, 06:35 PM

I have the resonated touring version with high flow cats and LT headers and it's VERY loud. Loud enough that when I start it up my friend can hear it in the next street at his house. I'm surprised you found the Corsa to be louder. I've never heard it, but it must be insane...lol.

*Joshinator99* · 05-01-2019, 07:11 PM

I have this exact same system (Touring, Resonated, Link Pipes) and agree with your assessment 100%. Absolutely love it!

phillyspecial · 05-01-2019, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Craighole

Sounds just right for a street car.

Agreed!

phillyspecial · 05-01-2019, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RamAir02

She sounds mean, love it. I also wish it was NPP compatible. I'll be in the market for an exhaust soon, but want to retain NPP.

Thanks! One of my buddies has a ZLE with flow master exhaust that retains NPP and it sounds great as well!

05-01-2019, 12:24 PM	#1
phillyspecial Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 49	AWE Tuning Resonated Touring Catback with Performance Link Pipes Review I love cars with awesome exhaust notes. My previous 2 cars were E92 M3 & F-Type R. Both cars never lacked in sound and are arguably some of the best sounding cars in the market today. When I first bought my ZLE, I was a bit disappointed by the stock exhaust. I felt you really couldn't hear the LT4 unless the valves were open and even then... it still wasn't enough for me so I immediately wanted a new exhaust. I started my search and narrowed it down to Corsa & AWE Tuning. Corsa sounded amazing but it was a little too loud IMO. After speaking with Josh @ AWE, I decided to go with their Resonated Touring Catback with Performance Link Pipes (secondary cat-delete). I also ordered black tips to blend everything in a bit better with my diffuser. 4 weeks later my exhaust showed up and I couldn't be happier. Quality of the pipes, welds, and packaging was all on point and exactly as I anticipated. Install went smoothly with no hiccups since everything fit like a glove. The moment I've been waiting for... I started the car and wow.. it sounded amazing! You can immediately tell the car just sounds more angry now. Revving the engine gives you that angry tone with small burbles at the end. Car is noticeably louder but it's not overwhelmingly loud that it sounds just like any other Camaro's on the road. There is zero drone with this setup and I'm really happy with the sound. Now I feel it completes the car and it should've came this way from GM. Take a look at the video below and I'll be happy to answer any questions! I'll be recording more vids as well but the weather in DFW right now isn't ideal

05-01-2019, 01:10 PM	#4
Checkmate1 Drives: Garnet Red / ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 502	Sounds fantastic. I really wish AWE had the same setup that could work with the NPP function of our stock exhausts. I have a toddler at home and nosey neighbors, I love the idea of putting the exhaust in stealth mode when I get home or leave home. __________________ #SAVETHEMANUALS

05-01-2019, 06:08 PM	#10
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	She sounds mean, love it. I also wish it was NPP compatible. I'll be in the market for an exhaust soon, but want to retain NPP. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

05-01-2019, 07:11 PM	#12
Joshinator99 Moderator Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Petersham MA Posts: 6,203	I have this exact same system (Touring, Resonated, Link Pipes) and agree with your assessment 100%. Absolutely love it! __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, ATI 8L90, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors & BB HPFP, TooHighPSI/Katech port injection, 15” conversion 1066 WHP STD/1027 SAE, 9.10@152.5 (new times coming)

05-01-2019, 12:46 PM	#2
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	No Video buddy, unless I am doing something wrong.

05-01-2019, 02:08 PM	#7
DFW_Muscle Drives: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 199	OP, did you notice an ever so slight vibration swapping from OEM exhaust to the AWE? I have the same exact setup and have a very subtle high frequency vibration that I can now feel coming through the gas pedal. Not 100% sure it's from the exhaust but I suspect it is...

05-01-2019, 05:38 PM	#9
Craighole Drives: 2019 ZL1 / Red Hot / A10 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan Posts: 44 View My Garage	Sounds just right for a street car.

05-01-2019, 06:35 PM	#11
GT-ER Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: FW TX Posts: 384	I have the resonated touring version with high flow cats and LT headers and it's VERY loud. Loud enough that when I start it up my friend can hear it in the next street at his house. I'm surprised you found the Corsa to be louder. I've never heard it, but it must be insane...lol.

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